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A Manawatū school is pushing a message of acceptance and saying no to racism in a production.

A Manawatū school’s first foray into the national Jump Jam scene has resulted in big success.

In the weeks since chemotherapy ended, there have been more good days than bad for 2-year-old Seth. He has had chemotherapy to tackle a small tumour found on his second kidney, but his father, Ben Maats, said subsequent scans showed the treatment had little effect. “It hasn't grown or shrunk,” Ben said. “But the plan of attack is positive. They plan to save as much of the kidney as possible, but [they] can't put a percentage on it.” If enough of Seth’s kidney can be spared, he would avoid dialysis for hours a day. “We’re a bit nervous about it, but also focusing on the posit...

WARWICK SMITH/Stuff The school’s kapa haka group performing a haka during the opening of their pool after it closed 14 years ago. The pool is heated, so is expected to remain open until mid-term 2 for lessons and recreational swimming. Reiri-Tatana did not know the cost of the upkeep. “Urban schools tend to let [pools] go... but rural schools have them ... I haven't had the bill yet for the heating of it. I’m not looking forward to that.” The package was part of an investment that every school in New Zealand received, at $693 per pupil, up to $400,000, for urgent property improvem...